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Giving quality, detailed dentistry to every patient, every time. Explaining your needs and treating you like family. Detailed, Quality Dentistry About Our Office At our office our top goal is to treat you like family. We strive to do this by: Giving quality, detailed dentistry to every patient, every time. Helping every patient feel comfortable and relaxed. Explaining your dental issues in a way you can understand, and then giving you options for how to move forward - you are in control. About Us We are a small, one doctor office. We like it that way because we feel that we can make things more personal. Every time you come in you can see the same dental hygienist, and the same dentist: Dr. Bartlett. Read More How Can We Help You? New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth-Colored Fillings Crowns & Bridges With 3D Scanner Dentures & Partials Tooth Extractions (Removal) Root Canals Crowns & Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures & Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain (TMD) Snoring & Sleep Apnea Testimonials from Google Sam Bartlett cares about each and every patient by taking the time to not only explain the problem you face but he explains how he will resolve and fix the problem. A genuine caring person and talented dentist. Alex Dr. Bartlett and staff is amazing. They are very caring and thorough. I can’t recommend them enough if your looking for a good dentist to go to. Nathan Mullins Best dentist I have ever been to the whole staff is great and caring. Really get you taken care of Steven Taylor Dr. Bartlett is amazing! Patient, precise and caring. I'm very particular when it comes to dentists and I'm so happy that I've found him and love everyone there at his practice. Allison Locke Had upper dentures relined and they fit great! No need for denture adhesive! Barbara Craven

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Den tal Crowns Sometimes a tooth needs more than just a filling to predictably save it. Some reasons a tooth may need a crown are: A filling would be to large: Teeth with fillings larger than 50 % of the tooth have a tendency to Have the filling break (with getting more cavity under it) Have the tooth break Have the filling get loose (and get more cavity under it) Teeth that are cracking A crown will help hold the tooth together to prevent it from splitting Back teeth that have had root canals Research shows that back teeth that have had root canals need to have a crown on them to prevent them from breaking Som etimes teeth that are having pain whenever you chew may need a crown - the pain can be a sign that the tooth is trying to split. Whatever the cause, we can get a crown made for your tooth that will blend in with the adjacent teeth. What can I expect at my crown appointment? You will be here for about 1.5-2 hours. We will get the tooth numb. We will remove any old fillings and decay, and usually put some filling material into the void so that the crown can fit properly. We will get the tooth ready for the crown. You will have a temporary crown made for you (out of a plastic material) and it will be glued in place. We will get a mold of the tooth so that the lab can make the final porcelain crown. We can usually do this with our 3D scanner - so no impression material (the goop) will need to go into your mouth. Sometimes, in difficult to reach places, or deep cavities, we still need to use the traditional impression material (the goop) to get the dental lab the information they need to make you a perfect fitting crown. Den tal Bridges If you are missing a tooth, or need a tooth removed, one option is to get a dental bridge (other options include Dental Implants or Partial Dentures) A dental bridge is really just getting crowns on two teeth, that are all linked together with a false tooth in the middle (see the picture below) The process for getting a bridge is really just the same as getting a c rown (see above) only you are usually here a little longer (2 hours to 2.5 hours) Diagram of a Bridge Picture Coming Soon Some teeth that could probably benefit from crowns Large Filling With 1/4 Of Tooth Broken Off Tooth With Multiple Cracks Under the Old Filling Tooth with Cracks Under the Old Filling

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Sometimes a tooth can not be saved and needs to be removed (see Tooth Removal Page ). When this happens there are several options: 1) Leave a space or gap where the tooth was 2) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Implant (Learn More Here ) 3) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Bridge (Learn More Here ) 4) Replace the missing tooth or teeth with a Partial (a "Partial Plate") or replace all the top or bottom teeth with a Denture (a "Full Plate"). (Learn More Here ) 5) You can also attach a Partial or Denture to Dental Implants to make them more stable (We talk about this here) What is a Partial Denture? What is a Denture? Before reading this page, you may want to read This Page to learn some basic information about Dentures and Partial Dentures. Why would I want my Partial Denture or Full Denture attached to Implants? It will make your Denture or Partial Denture much more stable so that you can eat better and not worry about it moving when you speak or smile Research shows that you can chew about 7 times better with a denture that is attached to implants What are the Steps to getting a Partial Denture or a Full Denture attached to implants The steps can very depending on your mouths specific needs, but in general it will be something like this: Come in to our office and we can get some x-rays and discuss your dental needs and your goals. If you decide that you would like Dental Implants then the next step is to meet with an Implant Specialist (a "Periodontist"). A Periodontist is a dentist that has gone to an extra 3 years of school AFTER dental school to learn about dental implants and gum surgeries. The Periodontist will take a 3D x-ray to access your bone health The Periodontist will then call me and we will go over all the information together, and discuss your goals with your mouth. The periodontist (or myself) will then have a free consultation appointment with you to go over all of your options. If you decide that Implants are for you then the Periodontist will set up a time to remove your tooth or teeth (if they have not already been removed) and place your dental implant (or implants) There will be a healing time of 3-6 months. We can make removable false teeth for you to wear while you heal. These false teeth are ready before the teeth are removed so you never have to go around without teeth in your mouth. After the periodontist says everything is healed and ready you come to my office and we take a scan of your implant locations. This appointment is about 40 minutes and pain free. The lab then makes the Partial Denture or Full Denture that will attach to the Implants. (Sometimes we can take a Denture that you already have and get it to fit over and attach to the new implants in your mouth) After 3-4 weeks the new Partial Denture or Full Denture is ready and we will attach it to your implants for you. Your all done! For More Information, and for Instructions on " How to Take Care of a Partial", please look at the document below: Denture and Partial Denture Instructions

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Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea New Patient Exams The first time you come to the office you can expect the following: You will be here for about 60-90 minutes Please either fill out your paperwork beforehand (see Patient Forms ) or arrive about 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. We will input all of your paperwork into the computer system We will assess your gum health We will take any needed dental x-rays - generally we take x-rays of all your teeth The dentist will do an exam We will go over any dental issues we find and give you options on how to address the issues We will answer any questions you have If there is time , your teeth will be cleaned (see Dental Cleanings )

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Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Sometimes a tooth can not be saved and needs to be removed (see Tooth Removal Page ). When this happens there are several options: 1) Leave a space or gap where the tooth was 2) Replace the tooth or teeth with Dental Implants (What this page is about) 3) Replace the tooth or teeth with a Dental Bridge (Learn More Here ) 4) Replace the missing tooth or teeth with a Partial (a "Partial Plate") or replace all the top or bottom teeth with a Denture (a "Full Plate"). (Learn More Here ) 5) You can also attach a Partial or Denture to Dental Implants to make them more stable (Learn More Here ) Den tal Crowns Attached To Dental Implants Steps to getting a Dental Implant: First lets have you come in and sit down to go over the options and make sure that this is the right thing for you If you decide that you would like Dental Implants then the next step is to meet with an Implant Specialist (a "Periodontist"). A Periodontist is a dentist that has gone to an extra 3 years of school AFTER dental school to learn about dental implants and gum surgeries. The Peiodontist will take a 3D x-ray and set up a time to remove your tooth (if it has not already been removed) and place your dental implant (or implants). There will be a healing time of 3-6 months. We can make a removable false tooth for you to wear while you heal. This false tooth is ready before the tooth is removed so you never have to go around without a tooth in your mouth. After the periodontist says everything is healed and ready you come to my office and we take a scan of your implant location. This appointment is about 20 minutes and pain free. The lab then makes the Implant Crown (the tooth that attaches to the implant) After 3-4 weeks the Implant Crown is ready and we will attach it to your implant for you. Your all done! Bridges Attached to Dental Implants The steps are all the same as for Dental Crowns (see steps above) The only difference is that there will be 2 dental implants places, and we will be attaching 3 (or sometimes 4) teeth to these two dental implants. This saves a lot of money, as you do not need to pay for as many implant screws.

Detailed, Quality Dentistry Our Services New Patient Exams Dental Cleanings Emergency Dentistry Tooth Colored Fillings Crowns and Bridges with 3D Scanner Tooth Extractions (Removal) Dentures and Partials Root Canals Crowns and Bridges Attached to Implants Dentures and Partials Attached to Implants Children Dentistry Dental Sealants Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening Jaw Pain Snoring and Sleep Apnea Root Canals How Can I tell If I need a Root Canal? A Root Canal is needed if you have an abscessed tooth. An Abscessed tooth would generally have the following Symptoms: The main give away is a tooth that hurts All By Itself. Meaning you are not eating, clenching, or putting anything cold or hot on it and the tooth is aching. Sometimes this will wake you up at night Sometimes a tooth that wakes you up at night may NOT be abscessed , but it may hurt, and wake you up, because you are clenching or grinding your teeth in your sleep. Other symptoms of a possibly abscessed tooth MAY include: The tooth hurts when chewing, or possibly just by touching it with your finger or tongue The tooth my have a sharp pain to cold temperatures that continues to hurt for over 10 seconds after the cold is taken off of the tooth The tooth may have a sharp pain to hot temperatures - and sipping cold water may help it feel better Sometimes an Abscessed Tooth will be VERY painful for a few days, and then go away . This pain is likely to come back in a few days or weeks if the Abscessed Tooth is not delt with An abscessed tooth will often show up on a dental x-ray as having a shadow around the root of the tooth There are many reasons that teeth can hurt, please see the full discussion on Dental Pain for other reasons your tooth may hurt. What causes my tooth to need a Root Canal? There are 4 main reasons why a tooth may require a Root Canal. 1) A cavity that got to the nerve 2) A crack that got to the nerve 3) A filling or crown is done on a tooth that had a cavity or a crack that was very CLOSE to the nerve. This may result in "root canal pain" a few days or weeks after the tooth was worked on. 4) Trauma to a tooth can damage a nerve, and the tooth may need to have a root canal done. What is a Root Canal ? The nerve of a tooth is in the center of the root of the tooth (or the center of each of the roots of a tooth for back teeth that have 2 or 3 roots). When a Root Canal is done, a small hole is made through the top of the tooth to get to the nerve. The nerve is then removed from the tooth, and a plastic material (called Gutta Percha) is placed in the space the nerve was. A filling is placed in the top portion of the tooth where the hole was made to get to the nerve space. On a back tooth, a crown is placed over the whole tooth to prevent the tooth from cracking. Where do I go for a Root Canal? I generally have you see a Root Canal Specialist (called and Endodontist) to have your root canal done. I used to do Root Canals regularly because I thought I was saving my patients money. Then I realized that my cost for a root canal was the same as the cost at the specialist office (because I take about 3-4 times as long to do a root canal as a specialist, so our cost end up being the same). So now I have the specialist do them. Lets face it, if it is all they do all day long they are going to be pretty good at doing it, and pretty quick at doing it. The Root Canals specialist that I refer to are in Winston-Salem, or Greensboro. Will I need a Crown after getting a Root Canal? On front teeth a filling may be all that is needed after a Root Canal is done. On front teeth that have a large cavity, or a large previous filling, a crown may be needed after a Root Canal is done. On back teeth, a crown is recommended after a Root Canal is done, as research shows that back teeth tend to crack over time if a Root Canal is done without a crown being done after. Are Root Canals Safe? In short, my opinion is yes. I have one in my mouth. Thousands of Root Canals are done each year, and I have never seen a case where any sort of health issue can be truly tracked down to a root canal. The material used for Root Canals has under gone millions of dollars of testing and has been proven safe. If you are interested, here is a page (by the National Root Canal specialist group) with multiple citations of the safety of Root Canals. The American Dental Association also states that Root Canals are safe here. All that being said, if you are not interested in doing a Root Canal, we can simply remove the tooth and either leave a space in your mouth, or do one of the tooth replacement options. Do Root Canals Always Work? No they don't. Nothing is perfect. In my experience the largest reason a Root Canal tooth does not last long term is because there really was not enough tooth to work with in the first place. I am always up front with you with what I think will and will not work for your teeth. If it looks like there is really not enough "good tooth" left to save the tooth, I will recommend removing the tooth, rather than having a Root Canal (See Tooth Replacement Options here ) Sometimes there are complications with the Root Canal precedure itself, and this causes the Root Canal not to work. Going to one of the Root Canal specialists that I recommend should have the chance of the Root Canal its self not working be minimized. The bottom line is, I will recommend for your tooth the same thing I would recommend for my tooth: that may be a Root Canal, or it might not. And in the end, the decision is 100% yours.

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